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Estream East Africa Ltd is hiring a skilled Network Engineer to implement and maintain fibre-optic networks and enterprise networking infrastructure across Kenya. The role covers fibre installation, network configuration, site supervision, and technical documentation, with industry certifications considered an advantage.
- Fibre-optic installation, splicing, testing and commissioning responsibilities
- Enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN and network device configuration experience required
- Site supervision and project coordination with clients and subcontractors
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Estream East Africa Ltd is hiring a skilled Network Engineer to implement and maintain fibre-optic networks and enterprise networking infrastructure across Kenya. The role covers fibre installation, network configuration, site supervision, and technical documentation, with industry certifications considered an advantage.
- Fibre-optic installation, splicing, testing and commissioning responsibilities
- Enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN and network device configuration experience required
- Site supervision and project coordination with clients and subcontractors
- Industry-recognised networking or fibre-optic certifications are an added advantage
- Positions available in Mombasa and Nairobi, Kenya
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Original source description
We are seeking a skilled and results-oriented Network Engineer with proven experience in fibre-optic installations, structured cabling, network infrastructure deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining fibre-optic networks and enterprise networking infrastructure, ensuring projects are delivered according to technical specifications, quality standards, timelines, and client requirements.
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in fibre-optic installation and testing, network equipment configuration, site supervision, and technical documentation. Industry-recognised certifications in networking, fibre optics, or related technologies will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Fibre Optic Infrastructure
- Plan, install, terminate, splice, test, and commission fibre-optic cabling systems.
- Conduct fibre-optic testing using OTDR, optical power meters, and light sources.
- Interpret fibre test results and prepare test reports, fibre-loss budgets, and as-built documentation.
- Identify and resolve fibre-optic faults, signal losses, and connectivity issues.
- Supervise fibre-optic installations, including indoor and outdoor cabling, ducting, containment, and cable routing.
- Ensure installations comply with applicable industry standards and project specifications.
- Network Design, Installation and Configuration
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, WLAN, and enterprise network infrastructure.
- Configure and maintain switches, routers, wireless access points, and other network devices.
- Implement VLANs, IP addressing, routing, switching, and network segmentation.
- Support structured cabling installations, including copper and fibre-optic systems.
- Perform network testing, commissioning, performance monitoring, and fault diagnosis.
- Support network integration, upgrades, and infrastructure migrations.
- Project Implementation and Site Supervision
- Participate in site surveys, technical assessments, and network infrastructure planning.
- Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
- Monitor installation teams to ensure compliance with approved designs, safety requirements, and quality standards.
- Track project progress, identify technical risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure projects are completed within agreed timelines and specifications.
- Documentation and Technical Support
- Prepare network diagrams, fibre-core allocation schedules, test reports, installation records, and as-built drawings.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment, cabling, configurations, and completed works.
- Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for deployed infrastructure.
- Train client personnel where required and support project handover.
- Follow applicable health, safety, and quality procedures.
- Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Networks, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least
- 3 years of practical experience
- in network engineering, telecommunications, or network infrastructure deployment.
- Demonstrable experience working on fibre-optic installation and implementation projects.
- Practical knowledge of fibre-optic splicing, termination, testing, and commissioning.
- Experience using OTDRs, optical power meters, and other fibre-testing equipment.
- Good understanding of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VLANs, and structured cabling.
- Experience configuring network equipment from vendors such as Cisco, MikroTik, Huawei, Ubiquiti, HPE/Aruba, or equivalent.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, network diagrams, and project specifications.
- Good technical reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel to project sites within Kenya and work in the field when required.
- Professional Certifications
- Candidates should possess at least one relevant industry certification, with additional certifications considered an advantage.
- Relevant certifications include:
- Networking Certifications
- Cisco CCNA or higher.
- MikroTik MTCNA or higher.
- HPE Aruba Networking certifications.
- Huawei HCIA-Datacom or equivalent.
- CompTIA Network+.